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Chico Carrasquel
1928–2005Caracas, VenezuelaFirst-generation immigrantHistoric
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Why Included
First Venezuelan MLB star
Biography
First Venezuelan MLB star; Chicago White Sox SS; paved the way for generations of Latin players; Italian and Spanish descent. 4x All-Star; first Venezuelan star in MLB; paved the way for Aparicio and all Latin players
Notable For
- First Venezuelan MLB star
- Chicago White Sox SS
- paved the way for generations of Latin players
- Italian and Spanish descent
Honors & Recognition
- 4x All-Star
- first Venezuelan star in MLB
- paved the way for Aparicio and all Latin players
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chico Carrasquel Italian?
Yes — Chico Carrasquel is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian-Venezuelan. First Venezuelan MLB star
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- 1928–2005
- Birth Place
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian-Venezuelan
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